Tactical Treasures Podcast
Have an item or piece of advice that changed your life? “Tactical Treasures” shares the stories of Veterans, Military spouses, Military family members, and patriotic Military supporters that have been impacted by a specific item, lesson, or recommendation in their life. Tracy Flanagan, Co-founder and Senior Vice President of JDog Brands, interviews voices in the Veteran-space to search for inconspicuous objects and moments that they turned into tactical treasures for their Military career, business, or life!
Episodes
175 episodes
Tactical Treasures: Suzette Heller
We are LIVE with Suzette Heller, Army Veteran, a leading voice in Veteran advocacy and Director of Development at Save A Warrior (SAW). While her stellar education prepared her for leadership, it was her personal journey through the SAW p...
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Episode 176
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44:03
Tactical Treasures: Branden Zeitler
How do we process the unthinkable? For Branden Zeitler, Army Veteran and Delaware Coordinator for Irreverent Warrior, the loss of his best friend to suicide became the catalyst for a life dedicated to veteran suicide prevention. In this episode...
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Episode 175
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34:47
Tactical Treasures: Dr. Pam Arnell
Join Tracy “Mrs. JDog” Flanagan on the Tactical Treasures Podcast and tune in for an inspiring look at the woman leading the charge for our heroes’ mental health, Dr. Pam Arnell, Executive Director of 22Zero. Dr. Pam is a military spouse and fi...
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Episode 174
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42:09
Tactical Treasures: Hugh Tychsen
On this episode of Tactical Treasures, Tracy has the honor of sitting down with Hugh Tychsen, Marine Corps Veteran and Program Manager for Irreverent Warriors, for a conversation that is as raw as it is inspiring. Hugh shares the incredi...
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Episode 173
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35:53
Tactical Treasures: Ashton Kroner
Host Tracy “Mrs. JDog” Flanagan sits down with the amazing Ashton Kroner, Marine Corps Veteran, Director of Veteran Affairs for PINK Concussions and Co-Founder of Pedal for Impact! Tune in to hear about the essential tactical treasure that shap...
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Episode 172
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31:15
Tactical Treasures: Blake Richardson
Listen to this inspiring episode of Tactical Treasures where Tracy Flanagan sits down with Blake Richardson, Marine Corps Veteran and Founder of Help Our Heroes! Blake shares intimate details of his journey with PTSD and TBI that went undiagnos...
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Episode 171
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38:48
Tactical Treasures: Cassidy Nolan
Check out this incredibly inspiring podcast episode! Tracy sits down with Cassidy Nolan, Marine Corps Veteran and Co-Founder of Mach 1 Hot Sauce! Hear about his journey—from the surprising initial goal of a "port-a-potty business" ...
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Episode 170
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42:39
Tactical Treasures: Amber Caron
Tune into this powerful and deeply emotional Tactical Treasures Podcast as Tracy sits down with military family member and Communications Director for Wreaths Across America, Amber Caron! Amber shares a heartfelt and moving account ...
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Episode 169
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47:27
Tactical Treasures: Amy Burton-Eaves
Tune in to this powerful episode of the Tactical Treasures Podcast as Tracy sits down with Amy Burton Eaves, Navy Veteran and Veteran Advocate/Business Manager of Red River Valley Veterans Memorial! Hear how her military service shaped her life...
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Episode 168
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22:44
Tactical Treasures: Eric Stetson
On this inspiring episode of Tactical Treasures, Tracy will be speaking with Eric Stetson, Lt. Col. Army (Ret), Veteran Advocate/Founder of Stetson Leader & Team Consulting, LLC! Hear how Eric is using his God-given gifts of connection, com...
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Episode 167
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43:04
Tactical Treasures: Ty Smith
Tune in to hear how Retired Navy SEAL Ty Smith faced and overcame his battle with PTSD — and how that journey inspired him to help others through We Are Hiro, a leadership business coaching company. Ty shares powerful insights on resilience, pu...
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Episode 166
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45:31
Tactical Treasures: Logan Spiewak
On this episode of Tactical Treasures, Tracy speaks with Logan Spiewak, Marine Corps Veteran and Executive Director of the Boots to Health Foundation! Tune in to hear how a simple pair of shoes inspired the founding of Boots to Health, how Loga...
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Episode 165
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24:31
Tactical Treasures: Chaplain Karen Diefendorf
On this episode of Tactical Treasures, Tracy speaks with Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Karen Diefendorf, US Army Ret.! Tune in to hear Chaplain Karen share her very special Tactical Treasure, the journey that led her to become the Host of the Encounters ...
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Episode 164
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28:57
Tactical Treasures: Marshall Morris
On this episode of Tactical Treasures, Tracy speaks with Marshall Morris, Army Veteran and Co-Founder/President of The Hero Company! His service in the Army has shaped his passion for helping fellow Veterans! Through his work with The Hero Comp...
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Episode 163
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31:23
Tactical Treasures: Amy Palmer
On this episode of Tactical Treasures, Tracy speaks with Amy Palmer, Air Force Veteran and President/CEO of Soldiers’ Angels! Tune in to this episode to hear how Amy’s legacy of service didn’t stop in uniform—it transformed into powerful advoca...
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Episode 162
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25:17
Tactical Treasures: Jeff Pierce/Justin Latini
On this episode of Tactical Treasures, Tracy speaks with Jeff Pierce, Director of Media and Military Partnerships for Wreaths Across America and Justin Latini, Navy Veteran and the National Region 1 Director of Vietnam Veterans of America! Tune...
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Episode 161
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41:39
Tactical Treasures: Jennifer Barnhill
On this episode of Tactical Treasures, Tracy speaks with Jennifer Barnhill, Journalist/Author and the 2025 AFI Navy Spouse of the Year! Tune in to this episode to hear about Jennifer’s Tactical Treasure, how her research and advocacy for milita...
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Episode 160
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28:58
Tactical Treasures: Jaymes Poling
On this episode of Tactical Treasures, Tracy speaks with Jaymes Poling, Army Veteran and Co-creator of Modern Warrior LIVE! Tune in to this episode as Jaymes shares his Tactical Treasure and words of wisdom, how he began to find through narrati...
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Episode 159
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29:25
Tactical Treasures: Fred Conner
On this episode of Tactical Treasures, Tracy speaks with Fred Conner, Marine Corps Veteran and the Director of Operations at Founding Forward! Tune in to this episode to hear about Fred’s very special Tactical Treasure, how he is embracing his ...
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Episode 158
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38:41
Tactical Treasures: Anthony/Manny Marquez
On this episode of Tactical Treasures, Tracy speaks with Anthony Marquez, USMC Veteran and Manny Marquez, Filmmaker who are the Producer and Director of the documentary film, Make Peace or Die! Tune in to this episode to hear about Anthony and ...
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Episode 157
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32:50
Tactical Treasures: Vince Afaisen (Special Edition)
On this special edition episode of Tactical Treasures, Tracy speaks with return guest, Vince Afaisen, 2025 Army Military Spouse of the Year! Tune in to this episode to hear about Vince’s special Tactical Treasure, how he hopes to launch creativ...
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Episode 156
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28:18
Tactical Treasures: Dr. James Chitwood
On this episode of Tactical Treasures, Tracy speaks with Dr. James Chitwood, Army Veteran, Author of “Leadership is not Enough” and Market President for C-Suite for Christ Chicago! Tune in to this episode to hear about Dr. James’ very inspirati...
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Episode 155
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36:16
Tactical Treasures: Christina Helferich-Polosky
On this episode of Tactical Treasures, Tracy speaks with Christina Helferich-Polosky, Army Veteran and Founder/Artist of Wounded Not Worthless, LLC! Tune in to this episode to hear about Christina’s very special Tactical Treasure, her family’s ...
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Episode 154
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52:30
Tactical Treasures: Rob Guillory
On this episode of Tactical Treasures, Tracy speaks with Rob Guillory, Navy Veteran and Outreach Director for Moss Rehab Institute for Brain Health! Tune in to this episode to hear about Rob’s inspiring Tactical Treasure, how his military servi...
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Episode 153
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27:40
Tactical Treasures: Stacey Ballard
On this episode of Tactical Treasures, Tracy speaks with Stacey Ballard, Military Family Member and President of Main Line Veterans! Tune in to this episode to hear about Stacey’s very inspiring Tactical Treasure, her father’s service in Vietna...
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Episode 152
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30:19